Leading up to the holidays, I swore that I’d focus my purchasing solely on gift giving. With my tiny Brooklyn closest already at capacity, there’s not really room for me to add much of anything new. Plus, picking out the perfect present takes time, so shifting my efforts away from my own desires means more time to focus on finding something perfect for my mom or my BFF. Unfortunately for my plans, the minute I began to peruse potential gift items, I found myself thinking about how cute certa...

I’ve always been a city girl. I was born in Kuala Lumpur, grew up in Houston, and upon moving to L.A., lived comfortably east of the 405 for years. But a California hazard they don’t warn you about is that you might meet a cute surfer who eventually lures you all the way west. After some cajoling, I gave in to my inner Pisces, packed up my gray Tabby, and moved us across town to the sun-dappled, salty-aired streets of Venice Beach.It’s been six years since, and while I may not yet be a ...

Most Wanted is a weekly series in which one editor, staffer, or influencer shares their top 30 must-haves or current wish-list items.I recently did the late-20s migration from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and it's taking everything in me not to make it my entire personality. I'll spare you the details on exactly how this move has influenced my time in the city, but I will share all the cool fashion finds Brooklynites are styling this winter. Right off the bat, I noticed the cold weather is no indicati...

Don't get me wrong. #PerfumeTok can be a gold mine when it comes to discovering new fragrances. You may even have begun a love affair with scents like Baccarat Rouge 540 or YSL Libre because of it—I'm not hating! I will say, however, that there are a few scents I've discovered while browsing this niche section of TikTok that I was underwhelmed by—sorry. Fragrance is so truly one of the most subjective and personal things. Some might hate a scent while others fall head over heels for it. I ...